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Master and other deck officers gathered on the bridge to celebrate an officer's birthday The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) issued the report of its investigation of the grounding of a feeder container ship on the south coast of Spain on 15 February 2011. The container ship was en route from Algeciras to Valencia. Shortly after midnight on 15 February, the master and other deck officers gathered on the bridge to celebrate an officer's birthday. A number of alcoholic toasts were consumed.The celebration ended at about 0200, leaving the officer of the watch alone on the bridge. The ship/s voyage data recorder reveals that shortly thereafter the ship's course was radically changed. The chief mate, who normally stood the 0400-0800 watch, arrived on the bridge at about 0600 to find it unmanned and the ship aground with the engine at full speed. The master was called and came to the bridge minutes later.At about that time, the Spanish Coast Guard called to inquire as to the status of the ship. The master initially stated that all was well and that the ship was anchored. He later reported that the ship was aground. With tug assistance, the ship was refloated ...

To encourage raising awareness of the dangers INTERTANKO has been advised from a verified source that, tragically, the industry continues to experience a number of incidents involving fatalities attributable to alcohol poisoning. The purpose of this Safety Alert is to highlight this disturbing trend and encourage raising awareness of the dangers associated with: the consumption of alcohol purchased from dubious sources; the unlawful production of illicit alcoholic liquors. Alcohol poisoning is a condition where the alcohol content in a person's blood increases to an extent where it hampers the normal functioning of the central nervous system. Acute alcohol poisoning is triggered by excessive consumption of alcohol in a short period of time. When this occurs the individual is in great danger unless medical treatment is administered in a timely fashion.There have also been a number of cases, where illegally produced alcohol such as methyl alcohol (methanol) has been secretly obtained from unreliable sources, resulting in death for those who have consumed the product. Methanol, like many other toxic alcohols, has a smell very similar to ethyl alcohol found in alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine and spirits. It is used as a solvent, as a glass cleaner, and also in ...

6 others were evacuated to hospital Multipurpose general cargo Captain Kurbatskiy is anchored in Muara Asam Asam (Kalimantan) from April 22 because of commercial dispute on a quality of loaded ore. On June 21 2011 7 crew members bought from shipchandler 3 litres of pure spirit and made a party.Spirit obviously was methyl, all 7 felt bad immediately after party, 1 died in his cabin, 6 others were evacuated to hospital, 3 died (one on the way to hospital) and 3 were put in intensive therapy ward. Investigation under way. As of morning (UTC+9) June 24 condition of 3 survived crew satisfactory, they may be checked out today.Dead crewmembers Bagin Anatoly, Gennady Bogdanov, Olga Smetanina, and Yakutin Evgeny. The three victims were treated Anton Murzin, Ahemetov Alexanser, and Traktirova. All the victims were crew Captain Kurbatskiy carrying iron ore and the middle anchor moored in waters Kintap, Tanahlaut District.Iron ore to China planned to be taken. Seventh victim along with 20 other crew has two weeks in Tanahlaut. Information received by Metro TV, the seventh victim drank alcohol from China mixed with some other beverages.After the party they are directly lying. One of the seven victims even dying at the ...